Charles O’Malley, the Irish dragoon by Charles Lever edited by Harry Lorrequer with illustrations by Phiz.

Description

Title: Charles O’Malley, the Irish dragoon. / …

Publisher: William Curry, Jun. and Company, Dublin

Publication Date: 1841

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition Contemporary dark green half-leather binding with matching green boards. First edition with numerous illustrations by Phiz. “Charles O’Malley, the Irish Dragoon” by Charles James Lever is a novel set in the early 19th century that follows the adventures of Charles O’Malley, a young Irishman navigating the challenges of military life, love, and honor. Lever was born in Amiens Street, Dublin, the second son of James Lever, an architect and builder, and was educated in private schools. His escapades at Trinity College, Dublin (1823 1828), where he took the degree in medicine in 1831, are drawn on for the plots of some of his novels. The character Frank Webber in the novel Charles O’Malley was based on a college friend, Robert Boyle, who later became a clergyman. Beautiful set. Collector’s Items.